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The TennesseanMon, 10 Oct 2011 15:57:48 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6By: goaliemanhttp://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/2009/12/03/postgame-ponderings-5/comment-page-1/#comment-686
goaliemanSat, 05 Dec 2009 17:54:30 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-686PredsHockey1 makes a good point about guys like Hornqvist and Jones. They do play well around the other teams goal, and that is where people focus their attention on. I would suggest watching them when they don’t have the puck and you’ll see them all to often standing flat-footed watching the play around them develop instead of anticipating where the play is going. That is what a coach notices and why he doesn’t give those players the icetime some think they desrve.
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sunshine@hotmail.comFri, 04 Dec 2009 03:22:57 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-650They can’t reach their potential with Trotz.
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PredsHockey1Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:48:38 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-641I agree that Santorelli has great speed and good hockey sense when he has the puck and a lot of space, however, he is a little weak on his skates. Although they may not officially be called turnovers, he is separated from the puck a little too easily. From what I’ve seen of Preds’ prospects over the last several years, I think Santorelli, O’Reilly and Wilson have more offensive hockey sense than anyone. Let’s hope they all reach their potential.
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sunshine@hotmail.comThu, 03 Dec 2009 18:04:06 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-640I have to disagree with the assesment of Santorelli turning the puck over. His turnover rate is lower than alot of guys on this team. I think Santorell with his speed and vision should be on a line with Erat & Ward. He is a goal scorer not a checker. Goc should be on a line with Jones & Smithson. Legwand should be with Hornqvist & Tootoo.
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goaliemanThu, 03 Dec 2009 16:16:34 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-639I do find some irony in that the picture of the Wild scoring the game winning goal, both of those players (Ebbett and Latandresse) are recent additions to the Wild’s lineup. Just saying.
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PredsHockey1Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:16:07 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-637Bringing up Ryan Jones is a good option if they can get him to play his game. He’s similar to Hornqvist in that he’s at his best standing near the net. The scary part about a Hornqvist-Santorelli-Jones line is that while Jones and Hornqvist are crashing the net, there are no back checkers when Santorelli turns the puck over.

I think the Preds should move Hornqvist up to play with Legwand and Ward. Leggy and Wardo work pretty well together but right now, they are afraid to pass the puck to Smithson for fear they won’t get it back. Besides, why have your three best defensive forwards on one line?

Smithson should be on the fourth line with Santorelli and Jones. Their job should be to provide energy, and with a little less ice time, Smithson can then be better rested to kill penalties.

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deafmikeThu, 03 Dec 2009 16:16:07 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-638Man what a sloppy game. We could have lost 9-4 if all their post hits would have went in. I think Trotz needs to kick some butt here. And what’s with Rinne ? Did he forget he’s 6’5″ and shouldn’t have to go out that far from the crease. Stay square and stop flopping around like a Finnish Fish.
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sunshine@hotmail.comThu, 03 Dec 2009 15:46:58 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-636Maybe it is time to call up Jones. The 4th line should be Jones Santorelli & Hornqvist. Give them at least 10 min or more of ice time and they will develop into a great 4th line.
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PredsHockey1Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:31:56 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-635The day of having a designated fighter is coming to an end, and Belak and Boogard both know it. That’s why they fight now, to basically tell their coach, “see, I’m still needed around here.” If Belak didn’t dress last night, Boogard either wouldn’t have dressed or he would have only gone out for a shift or two. And if he goes out there to stir up trouble, you let him take a dumb penalty.

The 4th line does need to eat up more ice time, which means more Hornqvist and Santorelli. The problem is, Hornqvist is only useful near the opponent’s net, and when Santorelli is on the ice, the other team seems to inevitibly end up with a 2 on 1. If Hornqvist can expand his game, Santorelli gets a little stronger on his feet, and they can add a little skill (not Belak) to play alongside them, they could be a decent line.

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sunshine@hotmail.comThu, 03 Dec 2009 15:05:11 +0000http://blogs.tennessean.com/predators/?p=568#comment-634Goc had a terrible game as did Dumont and many others. This was Trotz’s opportunity to use Santorelli and Hornqvist to see what they could do. He needs to trust and develop these guys so when the big guys don’t show up they can pick up the slack. I still don’t know why Belak gets dressed. You can see these OLD guys are getting tired.
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